Thursday, October 30, 2014

A Jar Full of Thanks

Hello Crafters!

Before we launch into the card I just want to say thank you to those of you who have left supportive comments or inquired about how the new job is going. It's definitely different but I'm starting to adjust. I think. Maybe. I think I'm just a different kind of dispatcher than most and I've got to accept that. Only then will it be better. I'm working on it.

In other news I received my results for round two of the civil service test for the new center. Me and another girl I worked with tied for the highest score among the dispatchers from the two cities combing to form the center. That doesn't mean that someone else couldn't have out scored us but we should be at least in the top ten. Thank God there was no math right? :)

Alright, it's card time!

I'm playing along with The Card Concept and Simon Says Stamp. Simon Says Stamp is Anything Goes and who doesn't want to win a gift card or colored pencils?! You know what I'm saying.

The Card Concept has a fabulous fall themed inspiration photo Oh and if two wasn't enough Hero Arts has any Anything Goes Holiday theme in their current monthly challenge.

I chose the freestyle collage category for my card so I had to do a little pre-planning. I had my dear friend Barb in mind when I made this card. Not only do we have a mutual love for Hero Arts she was kind enough to send me some tags so I don't have to use toilet paper rolls to make mine anymore. Crafty friends are the best. Not only is she sweet she is super talented you can visit her here. It's in the mail Barb if you want to be surprised look away!! ;)

Here is my pre-plan

Stamping, masking, drawing.I loved how the leaves were over hanging the wagon. The berries were so sweet and I love the look of the tall sticks in the back, I did draw a bow to go in front but ended up leaving it off. I think it would have been too busy.

Originally, I wanted to watercolor this bad boy but I decided to challenge myself by using copics to mix two different color families. The jar is from Hero Arts Made with Love set. My leaves are the Holly Jolly set again. I swear one day I'll use them as holly. Probably.

I coated the thanks die from Simon Says Stamp in glossy accents and adhered it to the front. I added some to the berries too. I really need to get a Wink of Stella pen. I'm missing my glitter and need a fix!!

24 comments:

Hope the job smooths out for you. I honestly am not sure how you juggle work and creating and your family. I started a part time job a month ago and haven't been able to sit down to create a card in all that time(haven't been able to pull it all together). Your card is gorgeous! The colors are so vibrant! And did you draw the pre-plan? You have great skills in many areas!!

Oh, Kelly...this is the most BEAUTIFUL card ever!!! I considered looking away, but couldn't do it :) Your coloring is just amazing...like 'jaw-dropping amazing', and I really love how you added the berries and sticks to your arrangement! I am so honored that you created such a stunning card for me...my goodness, it was just a few tags :) Thank you so much, Kelly...you have really made my day!!!

I'm so glad you're adjusting to your new job, too! I know it can be tough, but I have a feeling you are going to land something really fabulous after receiving such a high score on the civil service exam! Fingers and toes crossed here, and lots of good energy coming your way! Hugs to you, Barb xx

This is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! And...I actually really like your pre-plan as art, as well! :) Such a beautiful card! Thanks so much for playing along with us for Anything Goes week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

Wow! Wow! Wow! This is definitely a fine example of your awesome Copic coloring skills! The colors are flawlessly and seamlessly blended! AND...you must have spent hours masking...but it was well worth the time & effort because this card is gorgeous! Obviously, I'm thrilled to bits that you chose to share it with us at the Card Concept Challenge and really do hope that you will share your talent with us in future challenges :)

I gasped with pure and total delight when I saw your beautiful thank you card!! What a tribute to you as your talent is showcased in all its glory with this card and also - what a tribute to your friend!! And last of all, what a gorgeous work of art to usher in the season of Fall - I would willingly and OH, SO gladly hang or display this beauty in my home - what an amazing sight it is!!! Love your talents and how you share them with others!! My admiration for you just steadily grows all the time!!!

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